Illinois · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Champaign County, IL
12 community water systems serving Champaign County reported 19 lead and 1,781 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,380 of unknown material. The most are in IL American-Champaign.
2.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Champaign County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-ChampaignChampaign | 5 | 1,723 | 14,962 | 2.8% |
| Aqua Illinois-PhiloPhilo | 0 | 47 | 299 | 7.7% |
| RantoulRantoul | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0.3% |
| IL American-FisherFisher | 0 | 8 | 92 | 0.9% |
| IL American-TolonoTolono | 0 | 2 | 993 | 0.2% |
| IL American-BroadlandsBroadlands | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Fountain Valley MHPChampaign County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| U of I-ChampaignUrbana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| MahometMahomet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sangamon Valley PWDChampaign County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HomerHomer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ThomasboroThomasboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Champaign County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Champaign County reported 19 lead and 1,781 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,380 of unknown material.
Which Champaign County water systems have the most lead lines?
IL American-Champaign (1,728), Aqua Illinois-Philo (47), Rantoul (14).
How do I check my home in Champaign County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.